interfaith power & light Archives

A climate scientist’s case for hope and healing

Posted October 27th, 2021

Climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe says the most important thing we can do to fight climate change is to talk about it. That’s precisely what she did Tuesday during a McLendon Scholar Program offered by New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. Nearly 400 people listened in.

Small group leads big solar projects at Kansas church

Posted May 3rd, 2021

The numbers are kind of eye-popping. A total of 207 solar panels installed over four phases in as many years They generate 64.575 kilowatts of power 364 megawatt-hours of energy annually That offsets 70.33 tons of carbon or 1624 trees.

Using your collective voice to influence Congress on climate issues

Posted April 20th, 2021

President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure, jobs and green energy plan served as a backdrop Monday for an Ecumenical Advocacy Days workshop led by Interfaith Power & Light (IPL), a partner of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

How can your congregation celebrate Earth Day?

Posted April 12th, 2021

While it is not a faith-based occasion, it is fair to argue that Earth Day should be a natural observance for Christians. In the first pages of Scripture, God calls us to care for Creation.

Maryland church garners national leadership and sustainability award

Posted March 4th, 2021

Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland, is one of five national Interfaith Power & Light 2021 Cool Congregations Challenge winners. The prize carries a $1,000 award.

Belarus, Ukraine, Russia Mission Network talks climate change

Posted September 25th, 2020

At its recent virtual meeting, the Belarus, Ukraine, Russia Mission Network (BURM) invited an internationally recognized Presbyterian to brief partners on the impacts of climate change and the importance of the work faith-based communities are doing to bring about change.